上亨特理事会在滥用资金后面临财务问题;提议与Muswellbrook合并,以实现稳定。 Upper Hunter Council faces financial trouble after misusing funds; merging with Muswellbrook is proposed for stability.

根据新南威尔士州审计长的一份报告,上亨特希尔理事会由于现金流动问题而将限制资金用于道路施工,违反了《地方政府法》,因此面临财政紧张。 The Upper Hunter Shire Council is under financial strain, having breached the Local Government Act by using restricted funds for roadwork due to cash flow issues, according to an NSW Auditor-General report. 特洛伊·斯托尔兹议员提议与Muswellbrook Shire理事会合并,以建立一个规模更大、更稳定的实体,其综合费率支付人基数约为30 000人,并列举了潜在的成本节约和可持续性。 Councillor Troy Stolz proposed merging with Muswellbrook Shire Council to create a larger, more stable entity with a combined ratepayer base of about 30,000, citing potential cost savings and sustainability. 虽然Muswellbrook承认这一想法,但强调任何合并都需要社区支持、独立分析和政府批准,并申明致力于低费率和地方控制。 While Muswellbrook acknowledged the idea, it stressed any merger would require community support, independent analysis, and government approval, and affirmed its commitment to low rates and local control. 两个理事会继续合作,但合并仍然是一个复杂的、由共识驱动的进程。 Both councils continue cooperating, but a merger remains a complex, consensus-driven process.